1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2010 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 583 kg more than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2010 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Bentley | Jeep |
| Model | Continental | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4684 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2103 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
